Famous Elks

Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of Rudy Vallee
Rudy Vallee
Portland, ME Lodge No. 188
Entertainment
Photograph of John C B Ehringhaus
John C B Ehringhaus
Elizabeth City, NC Lodge No. 856
Entertainment
Photograph of William
William "Gatz" Hjorstberg
Livingston, MT Lodge No. 246
Other
Photograph of Charlie Russell
Charlie Russell
Great Falls, MT Lodge No. 214
Other
Photograph of William Scott
William Scott "Jack" Elam
Ashland, OR Lodge No. 944
Entertainment
Photograph of Ray Guy
Ray Guy
Hattiesburg, MS Lodge No. 599
Sports
Photograph of Petros Papadakis
Petros Papadakis
San Pedro, CA Lodge No. 966
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Photograph of Emmet Kelley
Emmet Kelley
Peru, IN Lodge No. 365
Entertainment
Photograph of Frank
Frank "Spec" Shea
Naugatuck, CT Lodge No. 967
Sports
Photograph of Rich Hall
Rich Hall
Livingston, MT Lodge No. 246
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